Oh yes. Symbols with no meaning beyond what one makes up. The worst of all enemies. [Alucard's laugh is soft and warm, because truly. Why not?
On other nights, Jaskier's hand might have been shrugged off. The dhampir would be too tense, too uncomfortable, or some other form of not in a place where touch wouldn't set him off. But tonight, with a long event ahead and a stew of mixed emotions inside, he doesn't. He squeezes back, very gently. For confidence. To say thank you.]
An unwelcome mat feels a bit much. Last time, I just had towering machinery to keep the whole system going and over the top décor. There will be something, I promise. Perhaps just not as grand as what was underneath Gresit.
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On other nights, Jaskier's hand might have been shrugged off. The dhampir would be too tense, too uncomfortable, or some other form of not in a place where touch wouldn't set him off. But tonight, with a long event ahead and a stew of mixed emotions inside, he doesn't. He squeezes back, very gently. For confidence. To say thank you.]
An unwelcome mat feels a bit much. Last time, I just had towering machinery to keep the whole system going and over the top décor. There will be something, I promise. Perhaps just not as grand as what was underneath Gresit.